Less than ten ingredients

This is a common phrase used to describe nail polish ingredients. It usually refers to excluding toxic ingredients. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Terms that are not accredited: Clean, all /100% natural, pure

These terms are not regulated at this time.

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100% Natural Fragrance (Not Accredited)

Fragrances classified as 100% natural are sourced solely from natural materials, including essential oils, oleoresins, distillates, fractions, and isolates. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Choose to pay our staff the real Living Wage (Not Accredited)

Being the sole minimum national wage rate determined through independent public consultation and based on the cost of living, the real living wage is a reliable standard for conscientious employers who opt to guarantee that their employees receive a wage covering their essential everyday expenses. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Certified Organic Soil Association

Certified organic farmers must only utilise inputs permitted by their certification body and organic regulations. The Soil Association's Approved and Verified Inputs scheme ensures that inputs, such as fertiliser or compost, adhere to the standards set by the Soil Association and organic regulations.

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Reference: soilassociation.org

(%) Natural Origin

The percentage of the completed product Product/material made from raw/natural materials. 

This includes: 99%, 98%, etc.

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Sourcing Transparency (Not Accredited)

Supply chain transparency refers to a business having comprehensive knowledge of each stage of its supply chain and effectively relaying clear, factually supported information about its supply chain operations internally and externally. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Bio-sourced (Not Accredited)

A bio-sourced ingredient originates from biomass, which includes organic material derived from plants, animals, bacteria, or fungi (such as mushrooms). This term is not regulated at this time.

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Ethically Sourced (Not Accredited)

To achieve ethical sourcing for your product or service, you must meet particular ethical standards. This includes ensuring that your organisation, your direct suppliers, and the entire supply chain uphold decent working conditions, practice good business ethics, and provide fair wages. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Individual ethics programmes, e.g. ALAFFIA

Some brands develop their own ethical standards and programs. Naturally, this concept is not regulated at this time.

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EWG Verified

EWG VERIFIED® acknowledges products that adhere to EWG's strict standards for health. This means the absence of chemicals of concern identified by EWG, ensuring complete transparency and providing a trustworthy seal of approval.

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Reference: ewg.org

Naturally Pigmented

Natural pigments are coloured substances obtained from natural sources, including minerals, plants, and insects. These colourants may undergo processes like grinding, washing, and sifting but are not subjected to chemical modification. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Certified Natural Ecocert

To uphold an eco-friendly cosmetic product, the Ecocert standard specifies that ingredients must originate from renewable sources and be processed using environmentally sustainable methods. Ecocert verifies the product's absence of GMOs, parabens, and phenoxyethanol.

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Reference: ecocert.com

USDA Organic

Farmers and businesses that achieve USDA Organic Certification have met stringent criteria for cultivating, processing, and managing their products using natural methods and ingredients. The USDA Organic Seal ensures that a product is Certified Organic and comprises at least 95% organic content.

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Reference: usda.gov

Certified Bio-Grow Organic

BioGro's organic standards provide guidance for organic farming and production, offering a tailored module for each sector within the organic industry.

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Reference: biogro.co.nz

Organic ECOGEA Cert

The Organic ECOGEA Cert provides certification for cosmetics, cleansing products, and fragrances, categorising them as "natural," “natural with an organic component," or “entirely organic," per the ECOGEA standard.

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Reference: ecogea.org

COSMOS Organic

The COSMOS ORGANIC certification states that a beauty care product must contain at least 95% organic plant materials. Moreover, the formula should contain at least 20% organic components (with a minimum of 10% for rinse-off products).

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Reference: cosmos-standard.org

Fairtrade

Fairtrade is a system designed to aid producers in developing countries by fostering sustainable and equitable trade relationships while adhering to social and environmental standards in the production of goods. Examples of Fairtrade-certified goods include coffee, tea, cocoa, and bananas.

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Reference: fairtrade.net

Natural (Not Accredited)

Cosmetics labelled as "natural" contain a considerable portion of ingredients sourced from plants, animals, or minerals. Their goal is to reduce reliance on synthetic components, especially those obtained from the petrochemical sector. However, they might still include ingredients like plant extracts, dairy, or egg derivatives sourced from intensive farming practices. This term is not regulated at this time.

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Organic (Not Accredited)

This refers to cultivating crops, plants, and flowers using methods not dependent on chemical fertilisers, pesticides, or other synthetic substances.

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